Ashley Schwellenbach

Leafly News Editor Ashley Schwellenbach is the former managing editor of the San Luis Obispo New Times and the author of Scourge of the Righteous Haddock, Vestal, and The Wheel Diver.

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Washington state legislators finally create a cannabis equity program

Ashley Schwellenbach – March 13, 2020

In a $1.2 billion state industry, fewer than 1% of license holders are minority entrepreneurs. A new program aims to improve things. Read more

New York arrest video makes the case for cannabis legalization

Ashley Schwellenbach – March 5, 2020

Viral video of NYPD cops raises the question once again: Why are we still doing this? Read more

Aim for the eyes: Cannabis store manager thwarts robbers with bear spray

Ashley Schwellenbach – February 25, 2020

'Your standard mace is gonna immobilize a person, but the bear spray lasts days and days,' says the manager. Read more

The buzz on Utah’s fledgling medical cannabis program

Ashley Schwellenbach – February 19, 2020

Utah's medical cannabis program has evolved rapidly and is about to make another huge step on March 1. Read more

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Ashley Schwellenbach

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